Colchester Rubber Company 1892 Vintage Unisex Sneaker High Top The World's First Basketball Sneaker, Designed in 1892. Unique Victorian Era Colored Canvas With White Stitching and Gum Rubber Base Built in Arch and Cushioned Insole Make for a Comfortable, High Quality Sneaker Wear A Piece Of Sneaker History, Design Unchanged For The Past 124 Years Authentic Colchester Rubber Co. Product